Melvich Beach

About Melvich Beach

Melvich Beach is a wide, exposed sandy beach at the mouth of the River Halladale — one of the finest salmon rivers in the far north. The beach faces directly north into the Atlantic and receives consistent surf, popular with the growing Highland surf community. Grey seals are regularly seen off the beach, and the river estuary is excellent for birdwatching.

Highlights

Wide sandy beach

River Halladale mouth

Good surf beach

Views along north coast

Atlantic grey seals

🚐 Motorhome Tip Good car park accessible to motorhomes. Melvich Campsite is nearby. The Halladale Inn in Melvich does decent pub food. One of the better surf spots on the north coast.

Getting There

Turn off the A836 at Melvich village. Beach car park is a short drive, signed.

Best Time to Visit

Year round. Autumn and winter for bigger surf swells. Summer for swimming and seal watching.

Nearby Attractions

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Quick Facts

Region Sutherland

Type 🏖️ Beach

Duration 1–2 hours

Admission 🆓 Free

For MH ✅ Friendly

NC500 Mile ~310

OS Grid NC 876 650

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